Estimated number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year: 3-4 million (HSUS estimate)

Estimated percent of dogs in shelters who are purebred: 25 percent (HSUS estimate)

If you are looking to add a new member to your family, please check your local shelters and rescues. Petfinder is a great tool that allows you to search by breed, age, gender and size to find your perfect match and save a life in the process!

What’s with the Pit Bull obsession? Because we LOVE them, that’s why! What’s not to love? Unfortunately, due to media fear and hate mongering (all myths by the way) they have gotten an undeserved bad reputation. Ironically, they are also the most popular and overbred dogs in the United States. Sadly, only 1 in 600 Pit Bulls make it out of shelters alive. We’re working to change this. If you’re smitten with Pibbles like us, check out Dolly’s Foundation, Rugaz Rescue, Pit Stop Bully’s Rescue, and Pit Bull Rescue Central.